"Invite(all)
to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching;
and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord
knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive
guidance."

(The Noble Quran, 16:125)

Good Manners in Islam:

The sections of this article are:

1- Good manners and good character.
2- Repel evil with Good.
3- Further good manners teachings in the Noble Quran.
4- No vain talking or foul language. Hypocrites
are those who speak foul language.5- Allah Almighty orders Muslims to deal kindly and justly with
non-Muslims.6- Yawning in Islam.
7- Greetings in Islam.8- Respect and honor your guests.
9- Respecting others' properties.
10- Do not be a stuck-up!
11- No offensive name calling is allowed! And do not look down on others!12- If you are loved by people, then Allah Almighty loves you.
13- What does Islam say about bad breath and body smell?14- Muslims must never brag about their sins. Allah Almighty will
never forgive the sins that are advertised.15- Is arguing in public allowed in Islam?16- How to be a "Strong Muslim" in Islam.17- The Bible's Ten Commandments in the Noble Quran.

1- Good
manners and good character:

Islam is a beautiful religion, full of wisdom and harmony.
If this wonderful religion is followed properly then a typical Muslim would only be a
great example to follow.

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: "The Prophet never used bad
language neither a 'Fahish nor a Mutafahish. He used to say 'The best amongst you
are those who have the best manners and character.'(Translation
of Sahih Bukhari, Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his
Companions, Volume 4, Book 56, Number 759)"

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: "The Prophet never used bad
language neither a "Fahish nor a Mutafahish. He used to say "The best
amongst you are those who have the best manners and character."(Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh)
and his Companions, Volume 4, Book 56, Number 759)"

Narrated Masruq: "Abdullah bin 'Amr mentioned Allah's
Apostle saying that he was neither a Fahish nor a Mutafahish. Abdullah bin 'Amr added,
Allah's Apostle said, 'The best among you are those who have the best manners and
character.'(Translation of Sahih Bukhari,
Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab), Volume 8, Book 73, Number 56)"

Narrated Masruq: "We were sitting with 'Abdullah bin 'Amr
who was narrating to us (Hadith): He said, "Allah's Apostle was neither a Fahish nor
a Mutafahhish, and he used to say, 'The best among you are the best in character
(having good manners)."'(Translation of
Sahih Bukhari, Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab), Volume 8, Book 73, Number 61)"

Most of the following writings were mostly taken from the
Noble Quran which was translated by Sheikh (Minister) Abdullah Yusuf Ali; may Allah
Almighty rest his soul.

2- Repel evil
with Good:

Allah Almighty in the Noble Quran commands us to return the evil that is done to us by
others to not only with good, but with best!

The following Noble Verses and comments were sent to me by a
Muslim brother; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with him:

Let us look at Noble Verse 13:22"Those
who patiently persevere, seeking the countenance of their Lord; establish regular prayers;
spend out of (the gifts) We have bestowed for their sustenance, secretly and openly; and
turn off evil with good: for such there is the final attainment of the
(Eternal) Home."

Let us look at Noble Verse 23:96"Repel
evil with that which is best: We are Well-acquainted with the things they
say."

Let us look at Noble Verse 41:34"Nor
can goodness and evil be equal. Repel (evil) with that is better:
Then will he between whom and thee was hatred become as it were thy friend and
intimate!."

Let us look at Noble Verse 28:54"Twice will they be given their reward,
for that they have persevered, that they avert evil with good, and
that they spend (in charity) out of what We have given them."

Let us look at Noble Verse 42:40"The recompense for an injury is an
injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes
reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) Loveth not those
who do wrong."

Whether people speak evil of you, in your presence or behind your back, or they do evil
to you in either of those ways, all is known to Allah Almighty. It is not for you to
punish. Your best course is not to do evil in your turn, but to do what will best
repel the evil. nbsp; Two evils do not make a good.

You do not return good for evil, for there is no equality or comparison between the
two. You repel or destroy evil with something which is far better, just as an
antidote is better than poison. You foil hatred with love. You repel ignorance
with knowledge, folly and wickedness with the friendly message of Revelation. The
man who was in bondage of sin, you not only liberate from sin, but make him your greatest
friend and helper in the cause of Allah Almighty!. Such is the alchemy of the Word
of Allah Almighty!. Your credit for returning evil with good and paying for charity
is double. Also if you forgive and return the evil with good, then Allah Almighty
will love you and reward you.

3- Further
good manners teachings in the Noble Quran:

"It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently
with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about
thee: so pass over (their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult
them in affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in
Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him). (The Noble Quran, 3:159)"

"Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity, or in
adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men; for Allah loves those who do good.
(The Noble Quran, 3:134)"

"Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; but turn away from
the ignorant. (The Noble Quran, 7:199)"

"Allah loveth not that evil should be noised a broad in public
speech, except where injustice hath been done; for Allah is He Who heareth and knoweth all
things. (The Noble Quran, 4:148)"

"Say to My servants that they should (only) say those things
that are best: for Satan doth sow dissensions among them: for Satan is to man an avowed
enemy. (The Noble Quran, 17:53)"

"Who avoid vain talk; (The
Noble Quran, 23:3)"

"And when they hear vain talk, they turn away therefrom and
say: 'To us our deeds, and to you yours; peace be to you: we seek not the ignorant.'
(The Noble Quran, 28:55)"

4- No vain
talking or foul language:

Muslims are commanded to stay away from vain talkers:

"When thou seest men engaged in vain discourse
about Our signs, turn away from them unless they turn to a different theme.
If Satan ever makes thee forget, then after recollection, sit not thou in the company of
those who do wrong. (The Noble Quran, 6:68)"

"Who avoid vain talk; (The
Noble Quran, 23:3)"

"And when they hear vain talk, they turn away
therefrom and say: 'To us our deeds, and to you yours; peace be to you: we seek not the
ignorant.' (The Noble Quran, 28:55)"

"So leave them to plunge in vain talk and play
about, until they encounter that Day of theirs which they have been
promised!- (The Noble Quran, 70:42)"

"(The sinners will say:) 'But we used to talk vanities with
vain talkers;' (The Noble Quran, 74:45)"

According to the Noble Verses above, any vain talk or foul language are
prohibited. Muslims must always stay away from vain talkers. Those who
participate with them will be from among them, and will face a great punishment.

Hypocrites are those who speak foul language:

Let us look at what Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said:

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: "The Prophet said,
"Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite and
whoever has one of the following four characteristics will have one characteristic of
hypocrisy unless and until he gives it up.

1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays.

2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie.

3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous.

4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting
manner." (Translation of Sahih
Bukhari, Belief, Volume 1, Book 2, Number 33)"

"Allah forbids you not, With regard to those who Fight you
not for (your) Faith Nor drive you out Of your homes, From dealing kindly and
justly With them: For Allah loveth Those who are just. (The Noble Quran, 60:8)"

Narrated Jarir bin 'Abdullah: "Allah's Apostle said,
'Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to mankind.' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, ONENESS, UNIQUENESS OF ALLAH (TAWHEED),
Volume 9, Book 93, Number 473)"

The Muslim needs to always be polite, humble, patient, loving and well mannered when
he/she deals with others, whether they were Muslims or non-Muslims. Allah Almighty
certainly doesn't love those who are offensive and rude to others.

When you yawn, you must either keep your lips locked, or cover your mouth with your
hand(s):

The son of Abu Said al-Khudri reported on the authority of his father that Allah's
Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: "When one of you yawns,
he should keep his mouth shut with the help of his hand, for it is the devil that enters
therein. (Translation of Sahih Muslim, The Book
Pertaining to Piety and Softening of Hearts (Kitab Al-Zuhd wa Al-Raqa'iq), Book 042,
Number 7130)"

The devil here in the Saying of our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is your
act of offense to others. Many people would get offended when people yawn without
covering their mouths.

The same applies to sneezing.

7- Greetings
in Islam:

Allah Almighty in the Noble Quran commands us to return a greeting with a better one or
at least an equal one. We must maintain the high standards in manners and always be
the best examples.

Let us look at Noble Verse 4:86"When
a (courteous) greeting is offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous,
or (at least) of equal courtesy. Allah takes careful account of all things."

The necessary correlative to the command to fight in a good cause
is the command to cultivate sweetness and cordiality in our manners at all times.
For fighting is an exceptional necessity while the sweetness of daily human intercourse is
a normal need. Further, we give kindness and courtesy without asking, and return it
if possible in even better terms than we received, or at least in equally courteous
terms. For we are all creatures of One GOD, and shall be brought together before
Him.

8- Respect and
honor your guests:

Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said:

Narrated Abu Shuraih Al-Khuza'i: "My ears heard and my
heart grasped (the statement which) the Prophet said, "The period for keeping one's
guest is three days (and don't forget) his reward." It was asked, "What is his
reward?" He said, "In the first night and the day he should be given
a high class quality of meals; and whoever believes in Allah and the Last
Day, should entertain his guest generously; and whoever believes
in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good (sense) or keep quiet." (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, To make the Heart Tender
(Ar-Riqaq), Volume 8, Book 76, Number 483)"

Narrated Abu Huraira: "Allah's Apostle said,
"Anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbor, and
anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should entertain his guest
generously and anybody who believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk
what is good or keep quiet. (i.e. abstain from all kinds of evil and dirty talk). (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab), Volume 8,
Book 73, Number 47)"

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As: "Once Allah's
Apostle came to me," and then he narrated the whole narration, i.e. your
guest has a right on you, and your wife has a right on you. I then asked
about the fasting of David. The Prophet replied, "Half of the year," (i.e. he
used to fast on every alternate day). (Translation of
Sahih Bukhari, Fasting, Volume 3, Book 31, Number 195)"

9- Respecting
others' properties:

Allah Almighty commands us to respect people's properties and not
to be transgressors.

Let us look at Noble Verses 24:27-28"27. O ye believe! Enter not
houses other than your own, until ye have asked permission and saluted those in them:
that is best for you, in order that ye may heed (what is seemly).

28. If ye find no one in the house, enter not until permission is
given to you: if ye are asked to go back, go back: That makes for greater purity for
yourselves: and Allah Knows well all that ye do."

The conventions of propriety and privacy are essential to a
refined life of goodness and purity. The English saying that an Englishman's home is
his castle, suggests a certain amount of exclusiveness and defiance. The Muslim
principle of asking respectful permission and exchanging salutations ensures privacy
without exclusiveness and friendliness without undue familiarity.

That is, if no one replies: there may be people in the house not
in a presentable state. Or, even if the house is empty, you have no right to enter
it until you obtain the owner's permission, wherever he may be. The fact of your not
receiving a reply does not entitle you to enter without permission. You should wait,
or knock twice or three times, and withdraw in case no permission is received. If
you are actually asked to withdraw, as the inmates are not in a condition to receive you,
you should a fortiori withdraw, either for a time, or altogether, as the inmates may wish
you to do. Even if they are your friends, you have no right to take them by surprise
or enter against their wishes. You own purity of life and conduct as well as of
motives is thus tested.

"They ask thee Concerning the New Moons. Say:
They are but signs To mark fixed periods of time In (the affairs of) men, And for
Pilgrimage. It is no virtue if ye enter Your houses from the back: It is
virtue if ye fear Allah. Enter houses Through the proper doors: And fear
Allah: That ye may prosper. (The Noble Quran,
2:189)"

Note on Noble Verse 2:189:The English translator wrote "enter Your
houses from the back". This is a mistranslation,
because in Arabic it says: "taato AL-BOYOOTA min thohooriha", which literally
means "enter THE HOUSES from the back".

So the Noble Verse should read as:

"They ask thee Concerning the New Moons.&nbnbsp; Say:
They are but signs To mark fixed periods of time In (the affairs of) men, And for
Pilgrimage. It is no virtue if ye enter the houses from the back:
It is virtue if ye fear Allah. Enter houses Through the proper doors:
And fear Allah: That ye may prosper. (The
Noble Quran, 2:189)"

According to this Noble Verse, Muslims are not allowed to sneak
up on people from their back yards or back doors. Since back doors and back yards
are strictly for private use and not public, then it would be inappropriate for a Muslim
to enter anyone's house from the back, because it would be a form of an invasion of
privacy and rudeness.

Those who deliberately violate this law from Allah Almighty will
be punished, because Allah Almighty said: "It is virtue
if ye fear Allah....." and "And
fear Allah: That ye may prosper." in the Noble
Verse.

10- Do not be
a stuck-up!

Allah Almighty commands us not to be stuck-up. He commands
us to be laid back and down to earth type of people.

Let us look at Noble Verse 17:37"Nor walk on the earth with insolence:
for thou can not rend the earth asunder, nor reach the mountains in height."

"And swell not thy cheek (for pride) at men, nor walk in
insolence through the earth; for God loveth not any arrogant boaster. (The Noble Quran, 31:18)"

Insolence, or arrogance, or undue elation at our powers or
capacities, is the first step to many evils. Besides, it is unjustified. All
our gifts are from Allah Almighty.

11- No
offensive name calling is allowed! And do not look down on others!

"O ye who believe! Let not some men among you laugh at
others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor let some women laugh
at others: It may be that the (latter are better than the (former): Nor defame nor be
sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames:
Ill-seeming is a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has believed: And
those who do not desist are (indeed) doing wrong. (The
Noble Quran, 49:11)"

12- If you are
loved by people, then Allah Almighty loves you:

Narrated Abu Huraira: "Allah's Apostle said, 'If Allah loves
a person, He calls Gabriel, saying, 'Allah loves so and so, O Gabriel love him' So Gabriel
would love him and then would make an announcement in the Heavens: 'Allah has loved so
and-so therefore you should love him also.' So all the dwellers of the Heavens would love
him, and then he is granted the pleasure of the people on the earth.'
(Translation of Sahih Bukhari, ONENESS, UNIQUENESS OF
ALLAH (TAWHEED), Volume 9, Book 93, Number 577)"

"God loveth not that evil should be noised abroad
in public speech, except where injustice hath been done; for God is He who
heareth and knoweth all things. (The Noble Quran,
4:148)"

So unless there is a good and just reason for having a public shouting, we as Muslims
are Commanded by Allah Almighty to maintain our manners and good behavior in public.

16- How to be
a "Strong Muslim" in Islam:

"Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon
him) as saying: The strong-man is not one who wrestles well but the strong man is one who
controls himself when he is in a fit of rage. (The book
of Muslim, Book 32, Number 6313)"quot;

"Abu Huraira reported: I heard Allah's Messenger (may peace
be upon him) as saying: One is not strong because of one's wrestling skillfully. They
said: Allah's Messenger, then who is strong? He said: He who controls his anger when he is
in a fit of rage. (The book of Muslim, Book 32, Number
6314)"

"Anas b. Malik reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon
him) as saying: Neither nurse mutual hatred, nor jealousy, nor enmity, and become as
fellow brothers and servants of Allah. It is not lawful for a Muslim that he should keep
his relations estranged with his brother beyond three days. (The book of Muslim, Book 32, Number 6205)"

"Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon
him) as saying: Don't nurse grudge and don't bid him out for raising the price and don't
nurse aversion or enmity and don't enter into a transaction when the others have entered
into that transaction and be as fellow-brothers and servants of Allah. A Muslim is the
brother of a Muslim. He neither oppresses him nor humiliates him nor looks down upon him.
The piety is here, (and while saying so) he pointed towards his chest thrice. It is a
serious evil for a Muslim that he should look down upon his brother Muslim. All things of
a Muslim are inviolable for his brother in faith: his blood, his wealth and his honour.
(The book of Muslim, Book 32, Number 6219)"

3- Dominating and
controlling mankind
militarily and through power
and might.

4- Share and control
mankind's wealth.

5- Make false promises
to mankind. His heaven
will lead to Hell, and his
hell will lead to Heaven.

Again, Allah Almighty Said:

[017:064]"Lead
to destruction those whom
thou canst among them,
(1)
with thy (seductive) voice;(2)
make assaults on them with
thy cavalry and thy
infantry; (3)
mutually share with them
wealth and children; and
(4)
make promises to them." But
Satan promises them nothing
but deceit.

Satan's
threat is real! We
have to guard ourselves from
him and turn to Allah
Almighty in repentance and
submission. Indeed, all Praise and Glory are due to Allah Almighty alone for making the
Noble Quran be the Perfect and Everlasting Miracle, for us humans, out of
all of His Divine Miracles! And may Allah Almighty send His Peace, Mercy
and Blessings upon our Beloved and Blessed Prophet, Teacher and Role Model,
Muhammad. Ameen.